How to Add Money to an Inmate's Account at Fort Stockton Unit

At Fort Stockton Unit, only approved contacts can deposit funds. Since September 1, 2020, you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List to send money. If you're not on either list, your deposit can be blocked, even if you have the correct name and ID number.

Using eCommDirect to add funds? Expect a fee on top of whatever amount you want the inmate to receive. The deposit fee is $2.50 plus 2.25% of the deposit. If you combine a deposit and an online purchase in one checkout, the combined fee is $3.75 plus 2.25% of the deposit. The flat fee increases, but the percentage still applies only to the deposit amount.

Buying commissary items through eCommDirect without adding money to the trust fund? There's still a processing fee of $3.75. This is separate from deposit fees, so decide ahead of time whether you're sending spending money, placing an order, or doing both at once.

Have questions after sending money? Trust Fund staff can confirm whether a deposit was received. They cannot, however, share details about the inmate's account activity or current balance with anyone except the inmate. If you're trying to track where money went or how much is left, only the inmate can access that information.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Make sure you are on the inmate’s approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List before you try to deposit (this rule has been in effect since September 1, 2020).
• ✓ When budgeting, remember eCommDirect deposit fees are $2.50 plus 2.25% of the deposit.
• ✓ If you do a deposit and a purchase together through eCommDirect, expect the combined fee of $3.75 plus 2.25% of the deposit.
• ✓ If you are only placing a commissary purchase through eCommDirect, expect the $3.75 purchase fee.